The African Queen
C. S. Forester · Heinemann, 1935 · First UK edition, first impression
For a first UK edition, first impression of The African Queen by C. S. Forester (Heinemann, 1935), the first point to check: Title page: “William Heinemann Ltd, London :: Toronto” with the windmill device.
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How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The African Queen.
✓ Title page: “William Heinemann Ltd, London :: Toronto” with the windmill device
✓ Binding: brown cloth, spine lettered in gilt
✓ Dust jacket: black, printed in blue, white and black, “Heinemann” at the foot of the front panel
✓ Price: 7/6 net (7 shillings 6 pence) on the front and rear flaps (unclipped)
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The African Queen is a first UK edition, first impression?
- ✓ Title page: “William Heinemann Ltd, London :: Toronto” with the windmill device ✓ Binding: brown cloth, spine lettered in gilt ✓ Dust jacket: black, printed in blue, white and black, “Heinemann” at the foot of the front panel ✓ Price: 7/6 net (7 shillings 6 pence) on the front and rear flaps (unclipped) The identification points above show each one.
- Can I sell my copy of The African Queen?
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